Chicago: My Kind of Town.

After the Mortar Board meetings were done, Jennie picked me up for a perfect day in the city. We met her lovely boyfriend, Joe, and headed out in Bucktown for brunch and exploration.
We ate at Hot Chocolate where we obviously ordered hot cocoa. Mine had hot fudge in the bottom and a delicious homemade marshmallow on the side. The brunch options were delicious with a focus on local cuisine and fresh ingredients. And there were mini doughnuts. The restaurant has been a finalist for James Beard awards. I don't know really what these awards are for except that they talk about it on Top Chef.

Also in Bucktown, we did some vintage browsing, had pedicures, and looked in some of the great stores. Bucktown is a fun addition to my Chicago neighborhoods I like to visit. I didn't know about it until Jennie & Joe started dating, and I feel the most like a local and not a tourist when I am in Bucktown. Especially when I am all bundled up like the locals.

Jennie is one of my two high school BFF that I am going to see during the month of February. I've written before about how MUCH they both mean to me. Being with Jennie is one of the easiest, most relaxing and delightful ways to spend a Sunday.

She was also super helpful when I was tying up some loose ends for RV Designs. Which reminds me, have you entered the giveaway yet? Do it today and you could win!